Wednesday, June 15, 2011

MosaicGhan

I finally finished Larry's MosaicGhan. I added a very simple double crochet edging in solid royal blue to finish it off. This was a very easy afghan to crochet. It was excellent to work on while watching TV. It's just a bunch of classic granny squares using the "join as you go" method in alternating colors of Bernat Mosaic Yarn. I used the colorways called "Spectrum" and "Ambrosia," size "H" crochet hook. This yarn is great. It’s washable acrylic, but has a very rich look to it. The striping colors have long runs, similar to Noro. Both colorways have lots of blue, giving this ‘ghan a very watery, shimmering look.Too bad I didn't finish this during the winter. It's perfect for a couch throw.

Absolutely fantastic, I will have to purchase some of this Bernat Mosaic the next time that I am in LA (I thought that Bernat was French, but it is not and it is impossible to find this wool in Europe!).

I'm more of a knitter than a crocheter, but I started hooking in earnest a few months ago so I could participate in some potholder swaps. Now I have the urge to make an afghan. (I'm hoping it passes!) I really like the yarn you chose---a good way to get allot of colors without messing with a bunch of ends. The afghan is lovely and inspiring, as is your blog. I may be retiring soon, and am thinking about starting my own blog---there is more history and *stuff* in my little Iowa town than a person would think.